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The Hawker Beechcraft Dragon MRA1, the Nimrod's replacement- Resurrected!

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Charlie_c67

#165
December 10, 2025, 03:55:57 AM
Yes I would agree it's too yellow by comparison, though maybe the flash has exacerbated things a little?

As an alternative, wasn't the Nimrod AEW.3 all over hemp at one point? Might that help with the colour quandary?
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PR19_Kit

#166
December 10, 2025, 04:53:24 AM
I'll try an overall light grey wash on the radomes before I remask it and repaint them totally.
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NARSES2

#167
December 10, 2025, 05:34:28 AM
Randomes look like unpainted resin to my eyes, and we all know what they are like  :rolleyes:
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Charlie_c67

#168
December 10, 2025, 08:27:13 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on December 10, 2025, 05:34:28 AMRandomes look like unpainted resin to my eyes, and we all know what they are like  :rolleyes:

Something like these help?  :wacko:
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NARSES2

#169
December 11, 2025, 01:01:01 AM
Far, far thicker  lenses than those my friend  ;)
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kitbasher

#170
December 11, 2025, 01:44:04 AM
Not all radomes are unpainted, though.
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PR19_Kit

#171
December 22, 2025, 09:31:56 AM
I've manufactured a paint mix that looks a bit better than Humbrol's idea of 'Radome tan' with a mix of Light Aircraft Grey and Khaki Francaise. Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but it looks a bit better.

I've scratched up a couple of pylons for the two self defence 'winders I plan to hang under the outer wings too, and both the 'winders and the Harpoons have been primed. Should be ready for some white paint in a bit, as  many coats as needed anyway. The Hasgewa Harpoons look LOADS  better than the much vaunted ResKit ones, I'm pleased to say.

I'm getting near the decal stage as fitting the engines will have to wait until they're on. They're right in line with where the decals go as the DH125 is such a close coupled aeroplane.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

PR19_Kit

#172
December 22, 2025, 12:07:18 PM
Here's a repainted radome'd Dragon with its weapons load in front of it.

The radomes are actually more grey than they look in this pic, and they'll be matt once it's .all .done too..



Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Charlie_c67

#173
December 22, 2025, 03:41:35 PM
Looking good! You didn't fancy slinging some Sea Eagles underneath?
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PR19_Kit

#174
December 22, 2025, 11:27:52 PM
Not enough room, those Harpoons take up lots of under-wing space.

Anyway I haven't got any to hang there. not with me at the moment anyway.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Charlie_c67

#175
December 23, 2025, 01:56:38 AM
Ah I meant instead of the Harpoons. I guess the Nimrod didn't carry Sea Eagles either though!
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PR19_Kit

#176
December 23, 2025, 01:59:53 AM
Quote from: Charlie_c67 on December 23, 2025, 01:56:38 AMAh I meant instead of the Harpoons. I guess the Nimrod didn't carry Sea Eagles either though!


Good question, I don't think they did. The RAF has Buccs and Tornadoes to carry Sea Eagles at the time though.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

McColm

#177
December 23, 2025, 04:03:02 AM Last Edit: December 23, 2025, 04:06:16 AM by McColm
You could paint in an anti-glare black panel to break up the contrast between the nose radome and the cockpit canopy as seen on the RCAF Argus Mk.2 or Deutsch Marine MFG-3 Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions or the Avro Shackleton MR.2.

DogfighterZen

#178
January 08, 2026, 10:46:51 PM
That's looking very good, Kit. :thumbsup:
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Captain Canada

#179
January 09, 2026, 04:42:08 PM
Oooh that's looking good ! Love the weapons choice.
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